Senior Accounting Analyst - Clinical Research

SQRL; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SQRL is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst for a fully remote role supporting a growing clinical research organization with 30+ locations nationwide. You will contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvements while interacting with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems; NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Clinical research or clinical site network accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across teams in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, prepaids, payroll accruals, and other general ledger activity.
• Review financial transactions and month-end entries for accuracy and alignment with GAAP.
• Track project budgets and expenses while partnering with operational teams to analyze financial activity.
• Assist with bank and accounts receivable reconciliations, audits, tax documentation, and other accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial information and provide useful insights to support business and management decisions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent working

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

NetSuite experience

Clinical research accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• $65,000–$85,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
• Fully remote position; candidates in Eastern and Central time zones are strongly preferred
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 15 days PTO, 10 company holidays, and a 4% 401(k) match
• Join a rapidly growing clinical research organization with 30+ locations across 10+ states and continued expansion planned for 2026 and beyond
• Strong career growth potential within an entrepreneurial, fast-moving organization

COMPANY

Our client is a rapidly growing clinical research organization with more than 30 locations across 10+ states and a coast-to-coast presence. The organization continues to expand in 2026 and beyond, creating significant opportunities for employees to grow their careers in an entrepreneurial environment. The company supports clinical research across a diverse range of therapeutic areas and offers a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

POSITION

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join an approximately eight-person finance and accounting team. This remote role will support month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, project accounting, audits, and process improvement. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation and enjoys working in a growing environment where processes and systems continue to evolve. Travel is expected to be minimal, likely only once or twice per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, prepaids, payroll accruals, and other general ledger activity
• Review financial transactions and month-end entries for accuracy and alignment with GAAP
• Track project budgets and expenses while partnering with operational teams to analyze financial activity
• Assist with bank and accounts receivable reconciliations, audits, tax documentation, and other accounting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting, and internal controls
• Analyze financial information and provide useful insights to support business and management decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting and financial systems; NetSuite experience is preferred but not required
• Clinical research or clinical site network accounting experience is highly preferred, although candidates from life sciences, healthcare, or other relevant industries will also be considered
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across teams in a fast-growing environment